‘Smile Walk’ was organized by the West Bengal Branch of the Indian Prosthodontic Society to commemorate its Golden Jubilee year in Kolkata.

The walk was flagged off by Mr. Manoj Tiwary, Cricketer and Minister of State for Youth Services and Sports, Government Of West Bengal.

Also present at the occasion were Mr. N. S. Nigam, IAS, Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of West Bengal, Mrs. Usha Uthup, iconic singer, Mrs. Sharmila Biswas, Odissi Dance exponent, Mr. Gautam Ray, President Designate, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Mr. Raj Kanojia, Information Commissioner, West Bengal Information Commission, Mr. Manoj Kumar Dubey, IG, CRPF, West Bengal Sector, Dr. V Rangarajan, President, Indian Prosthodontic Society, Chennai, Dr. Akshay Bhargav, Former President of the Indian Prosthodontic Society, New Delhi and Dr. Udey Vir Gandhi, Chairperson & Founder President, Indian Prosthodontic Society – West Bengal Branch.

The Newtown Clock Tower was exquisitely decorated for the event, which also included a cultural program, a free dental checkup camp, and a discussion session on “Proper Dental Health And Prosthodontic Care”. The dental specialists provided insightful explanations of the concepts of “teeth replacement,” “implants,” “dentures,” “crowns,” “caps,” and “bridges” throughout the awareness session.

Since its founding, the Indian Prosthodontic Society has worked to educate the public about good oral hygiene and dental treatments. Everyone is encouraged to exchange expertise through the events planned for the Golden Jubilee Celebration. Across the nation, similar programs have been planned. The Indian Prosthodontic Society’s West Bengal Branch’s Chairperson & Founder President, Dr. Udey Vir Gandhi, expressed his gratitude to all the attendees and participants for making the event a huge success.

On this occasion, free oral hygiene kits were also given out to the participants. The program was attended by around 300 people.

Priyanka Dutta